Section 10(1). Agricultural Income is exempt from tax |
Agricultural income as defined under section 2(1A) is fully exempt from tax but with a rider. Since agricultural income is exempt from tax it doesn’t form part of total income. Also Constitution of India gives exclusive powers to the State Legislature to make laws with respect to taxes on agricultural income. (Entry No. 46 of State List) |
Section 2(1A). Meaning of Agricultural Income | |||||||
(a) | (b) | (c) | |||||
Rent from agricultural land situated in India used for agricultural purpose |
Growing of crops from land situated in India. Also saplings in a nursery | Rent from building situated in the immediate vicinity of agricultural land situated in India and used for agricultural purpose and not situated in urban area. Exception : If let out for purpose other than agriculture then NAI |
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Basic operation |
Yes | Yes | No | ||||
Subsequent operation |
Yes | No | Yes | ||||
Whether AI? |
Yes | Yes | No | ||||
Computation u/h Other Sources |
Computation u/h Business |
Computation u/h House Property |
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S 56 to 59 | S 28 to 44D | S 22 to 27 | |||||
Rent | xxx | Sale of crops | xxx | GAV | xxx | ||
Less : taxes on land |
xxx | Less : all business expenses |
xxx | Less : MT | xxx | ||
Less : Collection charges |
xxx | • Salary | NAV | xxx | |||
• Irrigation expenses | Less : SD | xxx | |||||
OSAI | xxx | • Depreciation | Less : Interest | xxx | |||
BIAI | xxx | HPAI | xxx |
Computation of income which is partly agricultural & partly non agricultural | |||
AI | NAI | ||
Rule 7A | Manufacture of rubber. | 65% | 35% |
Rule 7B(1) | Sale of coffee grown and cured by seller. | 75% | 25% |
Rule 7B(1A) |
Sale of coffee grown, cured, roasted and grounded by seller in India with or without mixing chicory or other flavouring ingredients. | 60% | 40% |
Rule 8 | Growing and manufacturing tea in India. | 60% | 40% |
Computation of tax if assessee is earning both AI & NAI (Partial Integration) | ||||||||
1. | The assessee is an individual or HUF or BOI, or AOP or artificial juridical person | Computation of tax | ||||||
2. | Non-agricultural income i.e normal income exceeds basic exemption. |
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3. | Agricultural income exceeds Rs.5,000. |
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